The average train between Shrewsbury and Scunthorpe takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury to Scunthorpe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Shrewsbury and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Scunthorpe station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Shrewsbury to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Scunthorpe station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Scunthorpe train tickets online with Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Scunthorpe is 170 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Scunthorpe via Stockport in around 3h 32m.